Are you wondering how to make the most of those small bedrooms you have?
Sometimes it's as simple as re-arranging furniture, changing colours
or adding built- ins. Here are 10 suggestions to make the best use of a
small bedroom space, but don't stop there. Many of these ideas can be
used in other rooms too.
Build in around the window
miami interior designer Linda Fisher
Using a window to centralize the layout of the room and building in
around it is an efficient use of space. It is also very visually
appealing because it produces a symmetrical layout.
Another version of built-ins add seating space and the trundle bed provides an extra space for overnight guests.
Symmetrical placement
Long narrow rooms seem to be a common problem in bedrooms. This room
again uses built -ins to frame the bed thus creating extra storage
space and the perfect place to highlight a piece of art. Using the
length of the room for the bed enables a very symmetrical layout which
allows for access to both sides of the bed. Walking in to a room and
looking over the length of the bed also makes the room look longer and
more spacious.
Compact and serene with one wallop of design on the floor. Do you think
removing the rug would make the room look even more spacious? I
particularly love the way the small window has been made the focal point
with wall to wall draperies.
Use the walls
No place to put a bedside table... just hang one on the wall.
Move furniture to the edge of the room
The Lettered Cottage
Pushing furniture to the far edge of a room works well in some cases.
The addition of the large stripes visually expands this room. Keeping
the colours neutral with very little contrast also adds to the
spacious look. This is little more than a large closet, but it is so
inviting.
Another central layout that uses the edge of a room effectively.
Build it up
This seems to be such a safer solution than regular bunk beds. The
design also allows you to float it in the centre of the room. Lots of
storage space is created as a result of the steps and centre placement.
Build it into a corner
Stonebreaker Builders & Remodelers
Using a corner to lay out beds is a very efficient use of space. I've seen this work effectively with two twin beds as in the photo above, but never two bunk beds!
Float the bed
No closet space? Don't let that
stop you. Float the bed in the middle of the room with a high headboard
and install a closet system behind it.
Use space at the foot of the bed
This is a creative use of space
for a desk. It builds on the central layout of the room and keeps
everything accessible . Benches, chairs, trunks, a small bookcase etc.
are other possibilities.
Use glass creatively
A wall of glass covered closet doors expands the overall visual space of
this room. The see through headboard is another good trick. To make
the room look even larger keep all the colours light. Your eye
automatically sticks on dark colours and stays there. They have become
an unwanted centre of interest.
Use furniture as a divider
This room is a fantastic example of excellent use of space from the
built- in shelves and drawers to the desk used as a divider. The large
mirror also increases the visual space in the room.
